International Marketing Boot Camp

Agri-business - August 18, 2010 - 12:00am
Alberta Agriculture's Donna Maura discusses what participants will learn and how international marketing differs from marketing within Canada (Call of the Land, Aug 18)

Canadian Farm Fatalities Decreasing

Producers (Crops) - August 17, 2010 - 12:00am
Summary of fatal agricultural injury data in Canada from the Canadian Agricultural Injury Surveillance Program report (Farm Safety Newsletter, Aug 17)

Caution required when farming around oil and gas facilities

Producers (Crops) - August 17, 2010 - 12:00am
Information to keep farmers safe when working around oil and gas facilities on the farm (Farm Safety Newsletter, Aug 17)

Hazard management: Six questions to keep you safe

Producers (Crops) - August 17, 2010 - 12:00am
Teaching farmers how to assess hazards by thinking through actions (Farm Safety Newsletter, Aug 17)

Live to ride another day: Stay safe riding ATVs

Producers (Crops) - August 17, 2010 - 12:00am
Information on the hazards of riding ATVs and how to stay safe on them (Farm Safety Newsletter, Aug 17)

Summer farm safety planning tips

Producers (Crops) - August 17, 2010 - 12:00am
Tips for farming safely during the summer season (Farm Safety Newsletter, Aug 17)

Unintentional ingestion of toxic alcohols: Think before you drink!

Producers (Crops) - August 17, 2010 - 12:00am
How tp prevent unintentional ingestion of poisons and what to do if it happens (Farm Safety Newsletter, Aug 17)

Beneficial Insects

Producers (Crops) - August 17, 2010 - 12:00am
University of Alberta's James Tansey on benefits of beneficial insects to Alberta's cropping industry and cultural methods to enhance their population (Call of the Land, Aug 17)

Contacting AVAC Is A Good First Step For A New Company

Agri-business - August 16, 2010 - 12:00am
Interview with Darrly Lesiuk, CEO of SinoVeda on the benefits of contacting AVAC when starting a new company (Call of the Land, Aug 16)

Food News, August 2010

Agri-business - August 16, 2010 - 12:00am
An Industry Development and Food Safety Sector newsletter of recent activities with important information on upcoming events. (FoodNews, Aug 16)

Time to Scout for Lygus and Diamondback in Southern Alberta

Producers (Crops) - August 12, 2010 - 12:00am
Alberta Agriculture's Scott Meers with an update on pest issues in Southern Alberta including the Lygus and the Diamondback Moths (Call of the Land, Aug 12)

Adding Value to a Farm or Ranch Operation

Agri-business - August 12, 2010 - 12:00am
Steps to follow when making changes in adding value to a farm and ranch operation by diversifying with an ag tourism venture (Call of the Land, Aug 12)

Alberta Agriculture Special Crops Market Summary

Producers (Crops) - August 11, 2010 - 12:00am
Charlie Pearson gives the latest information on special crops market trends (Call of the Land, Aug 11)

Got a Question . . . Call -- 310-FARM

Producers (Crops) - August 11, 2010 - 12:00am
The Ag-Info Centre provides an easy way for Alberta's agriculture industry and community members to access specialists, information and services (Agri-News, Aug 11)

Nominations Open for Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers' Program

Producers (Crops) - August 10, 2010 - 12:00am
Details on the nomination process, criteria, and deadline for Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers' Program (Call of the Land, Aug 10)

Latest Crop Report on Ropin' the Web

Producers (Crops) - August 6, 2010 - 12:00am
A summary of the July 29, 2010 crop report available on Ropin' the Web (Call of the Land, Aug 6)

Bertha Armyworm Hotspots

Producers (Crops) - August 5, 2010 - 12:00am
Alberta Agriculture's Scott Meers discusses on what pests are currently causing problems in crops (Call of the Land, Aug 5)

Alberta's Agricultural Offset Trading System - 2007 to 2009

Producers (Crops) - August 4, 2010 - 12:00am
Alberta is the only jurisdiction in North America with legislated requirements for greenhouse gas emission reductions (Agri-News, Aug 4)

Adding Value to Farm and Ranch Operations

Agri-business - August 4, 2010 - 12:00am
Steps to follow when making changes in adding value to a farm and ranch operation by diversifying with an ag tourism venture (Agri-News, Aug 4)

Online Social Networking and Your Agri-Business

Agri-business - August 4, 2010 - 12:00am
Online social networking offers a convenient way of exchanging information with countless numbers of current and potential customers (Agri-News, Aug 4)